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CHICAGO BLUES HARMONICA, Billy Boy Arnold. DVD

Featuring Billy Boy Arnold
Series: DVD
Author: Billy Boy Arnold

Billy is an unparalleled source of historical information about the development of the harmonica in this century. After delivering an informative and entertaining introduction about the instrument he loves, Billy walks and talks you through the important aspects of the styles of both Sonny Boys and the two Walters. Each artist's work is demonstrated by a performance with rhythm section backing and then a clear, concise explanation. Topics covered include playing in first, second and third positions, note bending, trills, back up accompaniment and playing minor blues. Billy shows it all with diatonic and chromatic harmonicas, spicing his musical analysis with anecdotes and gentle humor. A booklet with the main musical examples transcribed combines with the DVD in the definitive method for learning classic Chicago blues harmonica.

FORD ROBBEN, THE ART OF BLUES SOLOS. TAB. DVD

The Robben Ford Clinic
Series: DVD
Artist: Robben Ford

Robben Ford is simply one of the most emlated modern blues players of our time. In this DVD, his impeccable soloing techniques and tasty phrasing are brought to the forefront. You'll learn dozens of Robben's favorite phrases as he plays several tunes loaded with classic Ford riffs. Robben also answers questions about theory, style, recording, technique, influences and using altered scales. The video features a live performance of Robben's "Cannonball Shuffle" where you can cop every lick as his burning solo is shown in real time and in slow motion. Includes a 50-page printable PDF file with solos and examples. All songs are transcribed in music and tab! Running time: 1 hour, 48 minutes.

Contents:

DEVELOPING YOUR STYLE
"PLAYIN’ A BIT" PAGE 3
BASIC THEORY PAGE 9
"CANNONBALL SHUFFLE" PAGE 11
TECHNIQUES: PICKING & SLIDING DVD
"IN THE BEGINNING" PAGE 18
ROBBEN’S EARLY JAZZ INFLUENCES DVD
"OASIS" PAGE 31
ALTERED SCALES PAGE 40
"ROGER’S BLUES" PAGE 44
RECORDING
ROBBEN’S EQUIPMENT

LATIN STYLES FOR GUITAR. Brian Chambouleyron. TAB. DVD

LATIN STYLES FOR GUITAR
SERIES: GUITAR
PUBLISHER: CENTERSTREAM PUBLICATIONS
TAB
ARTIST: BRIAN CHAMBOULEYRON

AWARD-WINNING ARGENTINEAN GUITARIST BRIAN CHAMBOULEYRON GIVES YOU AN OVERVIEW OF VARIOUS STYLES OF LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC, EXPLAINING HOW IT HAS EVOLVED AND BEEN EMBRACED AROUND THE WORLD. THE MIXING OF SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, AFRICAN, EUROPEAN AND NATIVE INFLUENCES HAS BLENDED INTO MANY DISTINCT GENRES. BRIAN HAS SPECIALLY COMPOSED SAMPLE PIECES WHICH HE PLAYS (SOLO OR WITH A BAND) IN THIS DVD. FEATURES DOWNLOADABLE PRINTED MUSIC IN STANDARD NOTATION AND TABLATURE SO GUITARISTS CAN PLAY ALONG WITH: A BOLERO FROM MEXICO, VALS FROM PERU, GUARANIA FROM PARAGUAY, GUAJIRA FROM CUBA, SAMBA FROM BRAZIL, AND A TANGO FROM ARGENTINA. YOU CAN ALSO JUST VIEW THE PERFORMANCES WITHOUT THE TEXT. 50 MIN.

THE BRAZILIAN SOUND FOR FINGERSTYLE GUITAR ON, BY RICK UDLER. TAB. DVD

Brazil has produced some of the most vibrant and exciting guitar music in the instrument's history. In this lesson, Rick Udler discusses and demonstrates styles, techniques, and rhythms of Brazil's great players. This is a unique opportunity for guitarists to delve into the beautiful sounds of this musical land.

Rick begins by going over chords that are commonly used by Brazilian guitarists. He then teaches the accompaniment to singer/songwriter Gilberto Gil's beautiful composition, "A Paz", to illustrate the use of chords with open strings. A step-by-step analysis of Bossa Nova accompaniment in the João Gilberto style follows along with suggestions on how to develop a better feel for this sophisticated, syncopated groove.

The solo guitar rendition of the Antonio Carlos Jobim/Newton Mendonça classic "One Note Samba" will be a welcome addition to many players repertoires with it's rhythmic drive and rich harmony.

Samba rhythms are then explored with examples that are sure to enhance one's groove and arsenal of techniques. Rick also gives examples of inner string movement which will prove invaluable to those looking for ways to generate more excitement and authenticity in their comping. A sambified version of "Happy Birthday" demonstrates how to apply these techniques to a familiar tune and make it sound fresh.

And, to provide an even greater challenge for all players, Rick gives a detailed analysis of his tour de force solo guitar piece "Amigo Paulo", composed as an homage to his friend, guitar legend Paulinho Nogueira (1927-2003). This tune with it's choro influences incorporates many of the techniques Rick learned directly from the master and is sure to provide much musical food for thought for players who are looking for innovative new colors and textures to add to their playing.

48 page tab/music booklet / level 2/3 / 100 minutes

BRUNO JIMMY, INSIDE OUTSIDE JAZZ GUITAR. TAB. DVD

A classic Hot Licks title available once again! Jimmy focuses on deepening your understanding of "outside" playing, encouraging you to take chances, showing you where these ideas come from and where they are going! He teaches melodies over chords, improvisation of the highest order, listening vs. thinking, playing the "outside" notes, circle of pitches, arpeggios and triads, the 5 regions of the guitar, transposing, Charlie Parker lines, pitch collections instead of scales, working in various keys, creating your own melodies, and much more. This new DVD transfer includes slow-motion segments in standard pitch, all right and left hand techniqes shown in split-screen, a new introduction by Arlen Roth, more! Includes 74 page note/tab booklet. 124 min.